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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT GVSU Marquette University| University of Illinois at Springfield | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WLC | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1038/1243 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 33% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 1,086 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 244.3% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.1% higher at WLC than University of Illinois at Springfield ($33,210.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than WLC ($11,733 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 9.3% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($10,410 vs. $11,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 63.2% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($23,128 vs. $14,175)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 33 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming WLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or WLC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between WLC and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $4,500 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $43,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $6,207 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($18,793 vs. $25,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/